HeliosDB is building the database platform that powers the next generation of AI-native applications, from embedded edge to frontier distributed.
The global database market exceeds $100 billion and is growing at 12%+ CAGR. AI applications are creating unprecedented demand for new capabilities — native vector search, semantic caching, intelligent query optimization — that legacy databases cannot deliver without bolted-on extensions.
HeliosDB addresses this gap with an AI-native architecture that combines OLTP, OLAP, and vector search in a single, performant database.
Existing solutions force developers to choose between:
HeliosDB uniquely combines all of these capabilities in a single, self-hosted, open-source platform.
Storage-layer branching with copy-on-write architecture. No other SQL database offers this capability. Protected by unique implementation.
Product Quantization reducing 768-dimensional vectors to 8 bytes. Industry-leading compression ratio with minimal recall loss.
Single binary supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQL Server, Cassandra, ClickHouse, and more. Unmatched protocol breadth.
Research features including QAOA optimization, CUDA/ROCm GPU acceleration, and Intel Loihi 2 neuromorphic computing integration.
Memory-safe, zero-cost abstractions, no GC pauses. 6,000+ source files across 193 crates in the Full tier. Years of engineering investment.
Nano (embedded), Lite (edge+proxy), Full (distributed). Land-and-expand from developer adoption to enterprise contracts.
HeliosDB's innovations are protected by a comprehensive patent portfolio across all three product tiers.
Embedded AI-Native Database
Edge + Proxy Database
Frontier Distributed Database
Based on comparable database technology patent valuations and market analysis
Open-source core (Apache 2.0) with enterprise monetization via Professional ($99/node/month) and Enterprise (custom pricing) tiers.
| Metric | Year 1 | Year 3 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Users | 10K | 75K | 250K |
| Paid Customers | 50 | 500 | 2,000 |
| Avg. Contract Value | $15K | $25K | $40K |
| ARR | $750K | $12.5M | $80M |
| Scenario | Year 5 ARR | Valuation (15x) | ROI (on $10M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | $40M | $600M | 60x |
| Base Case | $80M | $1.2B | 120x |
| Optimistic | $150M | $2.25B | 225x |
* Projections based on comparable database company valuations (MongoDB: 15x ARR at IPO, CockroachDB: 20x ARR, Snowflake: 40x ARR).
| Company | Market Cap | HeliosDB Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB | $25B+ | + SQL compat, vector search, branching |
| Snowflake | $50B+ | + Self-hosted, OLTP, embedded mode |
| CockroachDB | $5B+ | + Vector search, branching, edge deployment |
| Pinecone | $750M+ | + Full SQL, ACID, multi-model, self-hosted |
Database engineers, systems programmers, and developer advocates building the database developers deserve. The team brings deep expertise in distributed systems, storage engines, and query optimization.
Our vision: Make powerful database capabilities accessible to every developer. We believe modern applications shouldn't need separate databases for transactions, analytics, and AI.
Join the next generation of database technology.